Ashley Stevens
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Nursing Student
Lakehead University
09.2018 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of vital signs, interventions performed, and any changes in patient condition or behavior.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Personal Support Worker
St. Joesph's Care Group
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05.2024
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Fort Frances06.2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication organization
- Social support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Infection control standards
- Patient Monitoring
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Lakehead University
09.2018 - 02.2024
Personal Support Worker
St. Joesph's Care Group
08.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakehead University
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
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